Section R251-109-6 - Program Requirements(1) It is the policy of UDC that each provider meets certain accepted standards for treatment of sex offenders. (2) Treatment programs for sexual offenders convicted of crimes against persons shall have the following intake components available: (a) complete psycho-sexual evaluation, to include: (i) sex offender specific testing; (ii) assessment of personality and intelligence using research validated testing (ie. MMPI, WRAT-4); and (iii) penile plethysmograph testing, with stimuli which conforms to state statute, for male offenders arousal patterns and establish baselines (iv) and polygraph examinations for female offenders to determine accountability for sexual offense history. (b) screening shall include the following co-occuring issues: mental health history, physical health concerns, other criminal behaviors/legal issues, substance abuse, financial, employment, familial issues, and social support network. (3) Polygraph examination shall be used for offenders when deemed appropriate by the provider and/or UDC staff, examples includes sexual history, deception about criminal behavior. (4) Following assessment, the provider shall submit a written report to UDC staff including: (a) findings of testing including specifics on offender's risk to community safety; (b) the offender's suitability for treatment; (c) a proposed treatment plan; and (d) the cost to the offender. (5) The level of services shall include: (c) psycho-educational classes; (d) ongoing transition program; and (e) a minimum of one monthly progress report to UDC staff. (6) An intensive treatment program shall be available which includes: (a) two weekly sex offender group sessions; (b) individual weekly session; (c) psycho-educational classes; (d) on-going transition program; and (e) a minimum of one monthly progress report to UDC staff. (7) Intensive treatment shall be conducted on a minimum of three different days per week, based upon risk and clinical judgment. (8) When treatment is terminated unsuccessfully, the provider shall: (a) notify UDC staff prior to termination; and (b) provide notification of discharge from treatment, as a minimum, verbally to AP&P prior to notifying the offender of his or her status. (c) provide notification by the provider to the supervising agent within 72 hours of unsuccessful termination; a phone call is sufficient for this. (d) provide written notification (email, fax or letter) to the supervising agent within five business days of offender's discharge, addressing: (i) reason for termination; (ii) progress of the offender to date; (iii) prognosis of the offender; and (iv) the offender's risk to community. (9) When treatment is terminated successfully, the provider shall: (a) notify UDC staff of the recommendation to terminate therapy; and (b) provide a written report to UDC staff addressing: (i) issues addressed in therapy; (ii) the offender's compliance with the treatment plan; (iii) progress made by the offender; (iv) prognosis of the offender; (v) additional services need to address factors, such as continuing care, support network, employment, mental health issues, substance use issues, etc.; and (vi) results of a current (less than 90 days old), if appropriate, plethysmograph or polygraph, unless prior optimal results deem the requirement as not required. (10) As requested, the provider shall submit written reports to UDC, courts and the Board of Pardons and Parole, as applicable. (11) With reasonable notification, therapists shall appear in court or before the Board of Pardons and Parole as needed. Utah Admin. Code R251-109-6
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-11, effective 5/4/2016